Spider Vein Treatments with laser or sclerotherapy injections at The Vein and Laser Center

Treatment of smaller veins and cosmetic spider veins is usually best accomplished with sclerotherapy.

The first thing you should know is that results are not instantaneous. It takes time for the veins to disappear. In fact, it is common and very probable that your legs will look worse before getting better. Mild bruising is a normal occurence. The treated veins will, in all likelihood, still be present when the bruising goes away. In fact, it often takes 4 to 6 weeks for the veins to fade completely. Remember, the area will look worse before it looks better and this is perfectly normal.

Sclerotherapy is a popular method of eliminating varicose and superficial telangectasias (spider veins) in which a solution, called a sclerosing agent, is injected into the veins. The majority of persons who have sclerotherapy performed will be cleared or at least see a good improvement (85% improvement is generally felt to be the "industry standard"). Sclerotherapy never achieves one hundred percent perfection but can come close. Treatment consists of a series of injections. The solutions are natural substances developed for this treatment.

Varicose Veins and Spider Veins are chronic and recurrent conditions. The variety of treatments available will not offer a cure, but rather a control of the condition. Surgically removed veins cannot come back, veins which are successfully closed with chemicals will not return. However, your tendency, inborn in the majority of cases, of developing new veins will not necessarily be relieved by this or any other form of treatment.

Dr. Richard A. Adelman Earns Certification by the American Board of Phlebology

It's with great pride that we announce this accomplishment by Dr. Adelman. His certification

with the American Board of Phlebology is a direct reflection of his skill, knowledge, and

experience in providing quality patient care, and his continued commitment to the advancement

of vein care. To become board certified is truly an accomplishment.

Less than 1% of all phlebology professionals in the U.S. have earned certification from the ABPh.